asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that Mr. Flaxman, contractor for repairs at the Southend-on-Sea post office, is paying the joiners employed by him ½d. per hour less than the rate current in the district; and whether he will compel this contractor to observe the Fair-Wages Resolution or cancel the contract?

The First Commissioner wishes to thank my hon. Friend for calling his attention to this case. It is found that the contractor is not strictly observing the Fair-Wages Resolution, and steps are being immediately taken to secure that all workmen engaged on the contract shall receive the wages to which they are entitled.